Representative Winchell moved that the House accept the assignment of seats as read by the chief clerk, and the speaker declared the motion carried by voice vote.

The motion came after the chief clerk read a list of assigned leadership and member desk choices. "I move that the assignment of seats be accepted as listed," Representative Winchell said. The speaker called for the voice vote: "All those in favor, just say aye. Aye. Those opposed to say no. The ayes appear to have it." The speaker then said, "The ayes do have it. The motion prevails."

The action was procedural: the House formally recorded members’ seating choices and accepted them without a roll-call tally. The chief clerk read multiple desk and leadership assignments, including a series of member moves and openings that chair and staff tracked during the special order.

Representative Windchuttle told members that Republicans would meet after adjournment. "Upon adjournment, Republicans will caucus briefly in the scribe court chamber," Windchuttle said, then moved to adjourn the House "until Tuesday, January 14th at 8:30 AM." The speaker accepted that motion and the House adjourned by voice vote.

During the final minutes, Representative Jenrick made an announcement about a separate event: "Tomorrow morning, the Des Moines Water Works is having a breakfast in the west and south rotunda. You can meet the Des Moines Water Works CEO and senior leadership team and learn about issues affecting Iowa's drinking water industry and the Des Moines Water Works partnerships to expand conservation practices in our state. It's a breakfast burrito bar, so come hungry," she said.

A member also reminded colleagues about a photograph the body will take the next morning: "We are doing the panoramic photo at 9 AM tomorrow," the member said, and added a light reminder that colleagues could seek cheese at the speaker's desk.

No roll-call votes or recorded tallies were taken on the seating assignment or the adjournment motion; both actions were decided by voice vote as reflected in the House record.